Convertible Top Help
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From: Dallas NC
Can't help you, but by coincidence, I dropped my top off this morning for the same thing. I am west of Charlotte, NC. The guy is going to disassemble, sandblast frame, powder coat, and re-do the tack strips. He will install my AK top, new weatherstripping, new hardware, etc. and put it on my car (not on the car now, but I have to take him the car when ready for installation). $400-$500 and I am supplying all materials above. Didn't know but thought that was reasonable. Not done any work here before but a local reputable shop.
Burning Brakes
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From: Northwestern South Dakota
Can't help you, but by coincidence, I dropped my top off this morning for the same thing. I am west of Charlotte, NC. The guy is going to disassemble, sandblast frame, powder coat, and re-do the tack strips. He will install my AK top, new weatherstripping, new hardware, etc. and put it on my car (not on the car now, but I have to take him the car when ready for installation). $400-$500 and I am supplying all materials above. Didn't know but thought that was reasonable. Not done any work here before but a local reputable shop.
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From: Dallas NC
Bought my top from Corvette Central. Had it for a while, don't remember what I paid. Weatherstrip and hardware is going to be a couple hundred, so I will probably have $1000 in it. I'll let everyone know how it turns out.
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From: Purchase New York
Thanks for the info- but what i need is someone to help me have the top put on. I appreciate the suggestions, but if I don't find someone to put it on then the suggestions will be of no use. Somebody know someone??
Burning Brakes
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Good luck.
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Instructor
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From: Purchase New York
Part of the investigation was asking forum members who know alot about this for suggestions. The problem is we don't seem to be able to find any local upholstry shops to help us out.
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Get the video from Corvette Central, or Al Knoch. It isn't as hard as it appears to do. I've done three already. But redo your frame first make sure all your tack strips are good, and then do it.If you don't feel comfortable send me an a reply.You can bring the car done to me and I'll help you. Tom
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